Posts by Author: JP Danko
JP Danko is a commercial photographer based in Toronto, Canada. JP
can change a lens mid-rappel, swap a memory card while treading water, or use a camel as a light stand.
Quick Tip – How To Reuse GoPro Adhesive Mounts
Apr 2, 2016
JP Danko
If you’re a GoPro user, you probably have a whole pile of used GoPro adhesive mounts accumulating in your gear closet. Well, if you want…
Free Photography Classes for DIYP Readers – Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Dec 24, 2015
JP Danko
I’m feeling very Christmasy today – shopping is done, gifts are wrapped, projects are mostly complete for the year and I’m looking forward to a…
How To Take A Classic Three Light Studio Portrait With Hardware Store LED Light Bulbs
Dec 3, 2015
JP Danko
When I was getting started with photography, I knew that I had to learn how to light a subject indoors, but I couldn’t afford studio…
DIY Video Lighting With Hardware Store LED Light Bulbs
Nov 5, 2015
JP Danko
Every time I am at my local big box hardware store I always take a peek at the lighting aisle to see what is new…
Learning Light Painting With Eric Paré
Nov 2, 2015
JP Danko
If an amazing light painting portrait has caught your eye sometime over the last few years, you’ve probably seen the work of Montréal, based visual…
Could YouTube Style “Matched Content” Be The Solution For Licensing Journalism and Photography?
Oct 31, 2015
JP Danko
Nobody likes having their creative content stolen, and everybody wants to be paid for their work. While file sharing has altered the power dynamic of…
The Social Media Fallacy – Does Social Media Generate Business Income?
Oct 9, 2015
JP Danko
Let me ask you a simple question: Does your investment in social media generate business income? For most of the creative professionals I ask, the…
500px & Google Chromecast Partnership – Exclusive Interview With 500px
Oct 1, 2015
JP Danko
500px and Google recently announced an agreement that will see a curated selection of the 500px photography collection available to Google Chromecast users for display…
What An Art Director Wants To See In Your Photography Portfolio
Oct 1, 2015
JP Danko
When you pitch your photography portfolio to potential clients, it is extremely important to show only what they are looking for. But how do you…
5 Tips To Use Dropbox for Small Business
Sep 24, 2015
JP Danko
As a small business owner, you probably already use Dropbox as part of your daily workflow. However, in this post I am going to share…